ASA Ground Instructor Basic (BGI) Exam 2026 | Comprehensive
Practice Examination | High-Yield Questions, Answers & Detailed
Rationales | FAA Regulations, Aerodynamics, Weather, Navigation,
Airspace, Aircraft Performance & Flight Operations | Ultimate Exam
Prep Guide
Question 1
An instrument-rated commercial pilot is preparing for a flight in a single-engine aircraft. Which
document must be physically onboard the aircraft before departure according to FAR Part 91?
A. Weight and balance data for that specific aircraft
B. A current FAA-approved flight manual
C. The pilot's logbook showing recent flight experience
D. Airworthiness certificate and registration certificate
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: FAR 91.203 requires that an appropriate airworthiness certificate and registration
certificate must be displayed in the aircraft. While weight and balance data must be available, it does
not necessarily need to be physically onboard.
Question 2
A flight instructor is conducting a biennial flight review for a pilot. According to FAR Part 61.56, what
is the minimum ground and flight training required for completion?
A. 1 hour of ground instruction and 1 hour of flight instruction
B. No specific time requirement; must include review of current rules and maneuvers
C. 2 hours of ground instruction and 2 hours of flight instruction
D. 3 hours of ground instruction and 1 hour of flight instruction
,Correct Answer: B
Explanation: FAR 61.56 specifies that a flight review must include a review of current general
operating and flight rules and must be accomplished in an aircraft, but does not specify minimum time
requirements.
Question 3
Which of the following maintenance actions requires a return to service authorization from an
appropriately rated mechanic or repair station?
A. Changing an aircraft's oil and filter
B. Replacing a seat belt
C. Replacing a landing gear tire
D. Performing an annual inspection
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: FAR 91.409 requires annual inspections to be performed by an appropriately certified
mechanic or repair station. Minor maintenance like oil changes may be performed by pilots under
preventive maintenance.
Question 4
A pilot holds a commercial certificate but has not maintained instrument currency for 8 months. What
limitation applies to this pilot's operations?
A. May only carry passengers during daylight hours
B. May not operate in Class A airspace
C. May not conduct flights under IFR conditions
D. Must complete an instrument proficiency check before any IFR flight
,Correct Answer: C
Explanation: FAR 61.57 requires that pilots must have instrument currency within the previous 6
months to act as PIC under IFR. Without currency, the pilot cannot conduct IFR operations.
Question 5
According to FAR Part 91.151, what is the minimum fuel requirement for a flight under VFR conditions
during daylight?
A. Enough to reach the destination and 30 minutes at normal cruising speed
B. Enough to reach the destination and 45 minutes at normal cruising speed
C. Enough to reach the destination, then alternate, plus 30 minutes
D. Enough to reach the destination, then alternate, plus 45 minutes
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: FAR 91.151(a) requires VFR day flights to carry enough fuel to reach the destination and
30 minutes thereafter at normal cruising speed. Night VFR requires 45 minutes.
Question 6
Which of the following best describes the legal responsibility of a pilot in command regarding preflight
actions?
A. The pilot must ensure all maintenance log entries are complete
B. The pilot must personally inspect the aircraft or delegate to qualified personnel
C. The pilot must verify aircraft performance calculations
D. The pilot must ensure all required inspections are current
Correct Answer: D
, Explanation: FAR 91.7 states that the pilot in command is responsible for ensuring the aircraft is
airworthy, which includes verifying all required inspections are current and complete.
Question 7
A pilot is planning a flight that will cross the United States border into Canada. Which of the following
must be filed before departure?
A. An FAA flight plan
B. A DVFR flight plan
C. An international flight plan
D. A Special VFR clearance
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: International flights require filing an international flight plan (FAA Form 7233-1) with
appropriate customs and border protection notifications, as specified in FAR 91.709.
Question 8
In accordance with FAR Part 91.205, which of the following is NOT a required instrument for VFR night
flight?
A. Altimeter
B. Airspeed indicator
C. Fuel gauge
D. ELT (Emergency Locator Transmitter)
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: While ELTs are required for most aircraft, they are not listed in the VFR night instrument
requirements of FAR 91.205. Required instruments include altimeter, airspeed, fuel gauge, and others.
Practice Examination | High-Yield Questions, Answers & Detailed
Rationales | FAA Regulations, Aerodynamics, Weather, Navigation,
Airspace, Aircraft Performance & Flight Operations | Ultimate Exam
Prep Guide
Question 1
An instrument-rated commercial pilot is preparing for a flight in a single-engine aircraft. Which
document must be physically onboard the aircraft before departure according to FAR Part 91?
A. Weight and balance data for that specific aircraft
B. A current FAA-approved flight manual
C. The pilot's logbook showing recent flight experience
D. Airworthiness certificate and registration certificate
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: FAR 91.203 requires that an appropriate airworthiness certificate and registration
certificate must be displayed in the aircraft. While weight and balance data must be available, it does
not necessarily need to be physically onboard.
Question 2
A flight instructor is conducting a biennial flight review for a pilot. According to FAR Part 61.56, what
is the minimum ground and flight training required for completion?
A. 1 hour of ground instruction and 1 hour of flight instruction
B. No specific time requirement; must include review of current rules and maneuvers
C. 2 hours of ground instruction and 2 hours of flight instruction
D. 3 hours of ground instruction and 1 hour of flight instruction
,Correct Answer: B
Explanation: FAR 61.56 specifies that a flight review must include a review of current general
operating and flight rules and must be accomplished in an aircraft, but does not specify minimum time
requirements.
Question 3
Which of the following maintenance actions requires a return to service authorization from an
appropriately rated mechanic or repair station?
A. Changing an aircraft's oil and filter
B. Replacing a seat belt
C. Replacing a landing gear tire
D. Performing an annual inspection
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: FAR 91.409 requires annual inspections to be performed by an appropriately certified
mechanic or repair station. Minor maintenance like oil changes may be performed by pilots under
preventive maintenance.
Question 4
A pilot holds a commercial certificate but has not maintained instrument currency for 8 months. What
limitation applies to this pilot's operations?
A. May only carry passengers during daylight hours
B. May not operate in Class A airspace
C. May not conduct flights under IFR conditions
D. Must complete an instrument proficiency check before any IFR flight
,Correct Answer: C
Explanation: FAR 61.57 requires that pilots must have instrument currency within the previous 6
months to act as PIC under IFR. Without currency, the pilot cannot conduct IFR operations.
Question 5
According to FAR Part 91.151, what is the minimum fuel requirement for a flight under VFR conditions
during daylight?
A. Enough to reach the destination and 30 minutes at normal cruising speed
B. Enough to reach the destination and 45 minutes at normal cruising speed
C. Enough to reach the destination, then alternate, plus 30 minutes
D. Enough to reach the destination, then alternate, plus 45 minutes
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: FAR 91.151(a) requires VFR day flights to carry enough fuel to reach the destination and
30 minutes thereafter at normal cruising speed. Night VFR requires 45 minutes.
Question 6
Which of the following best describes the legal responsibility of a pilot in command regarding preflight
actions?
A. The pilot must ensure all maintenance log entries are complete
B. The pilot must personally inspect the aircraft or delegate to qualified personnel
C. The pilot must verify aircraft performance calculations
D. The pilot must ensure all required inspections are current
Correct Answer: D
, Explanation: FAR 91.7 states that the pilot in command is responsible for ensuring the aircraft is
airworthy, which includes verifying all required inspections are current and complete.
Question 7
A pilot is planning a flight that will cross the United States border into Canada. Which of the following
must be filed before departure?
A. An FAA flight plan
B. A DVFR flight plan
C. An international flight plan
D. A Special VFR clearance
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: International flights require filing an international flight plan (FAA Form 7233-1) with
appropriate customs and border protection notifications, as specified in FAR 91.709.
Question 8
In accordance with FAR Part 91.205, which of the following is NOT a required instrument for VFR night
flight?
A. Altimeter
B. Airspeed indicator
C. Fuel gauge
D. ELT (Emergency Locator Transmitter)
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: While ELTs are required for most aircraft, they are not listed in the VFR night instrument
requirements of FAR 91.205. Required instruments include altimeter, airspeed, fuel gauge, and others.
